Israel launches 'precision strikes' on military targets in Iran, cites 'right and duty' to respond (WATCH)

In a significant escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday confirmed launching "precise strikes on military targets in Iran". The IDF justified the strikes, asserting Israel's "right and duty to respond" to what it describes as relentless aggression from Iran and its regional proxies since the conflict’s escalation on October 7, 2023. This is not Tel Aviv This is not Haifa This is not Safed This is Tehran, Iran .Israel can go to any extent to protect its people.It would be wise not to underestimate them. pic.twitter.com/cvXRj3Vvgt— Joseph Menslage (@KCMagazine) October 26, 2024 An IDF spokesperson stated, "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized," emphasizing that Israel will "do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel." In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel—right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran. The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking... pic.twitter.com/OcHUy7nQvN— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 25, 2024 The White House backed Israel’s actions, describing them as an "exercise of self-defence" in response to Iran’s alleged ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1. A spokesperson for the National Security Council told CBS, “We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran.” Iranian military bases targeted Iranian state media confirmed that explosions were reported in the western parts of Tehran, with military bases in the western and southwestern regions of the capital reportedly targeted. However, operations at Tehran’s two main airports are reported to continue as normal, according to AFP. BREAKING: Israel attacks Tehran, Iran pic.twitter.com/9PfK8A7K2j— Untoz News (@UntozNews) October 26, 2024 A media outlet with ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also reported that some bases near Tehran have been hit, though the specific sites and extent of the damage remain unclear. The Syrian state news agency reported related airstrikes on military sites in central and southern Syria, which it attributes to Israeli forces. Israel PM Netanyahu monitors operations Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released an image of the Prime Minister in the operations center of military headquarters during the assault. ❗First pic of Netanyahu watching the attacks against Iran — social mediaUS National Security Council claims that Israeli strikes on Iran an ‘exercise of self-defense’, according to Axios.Israel’s attack has reportedly concluded, as per Axios.#Iran #Israel #IDF pic.twitter.com/pxuexFr7UR— MOCez